To improve the safety and biological activity of avermectin, scientists chemically modified the compound to produce the now popular anti-parasitic drug, ivermectin.
Initially introduced as a commercial product for use in animals in 1981, ivermectin proved useful against a wide range of parasites, such as lungworms, mites, lice, gastrointestinal roundworms, horn flies, and ticks.

But the benefits offered by ivermectin are not limited to only cattle and pets. Soon enough, researchers found that this anti-parasitic drug can do wonders for human health.
For instance, ivermectin can improve nutrition as well as overall health and well-being. It is also an effective treatment for two disfiguring neglected tropical diseases, namely, onchocerciasis (river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis). These two diseases are caused by parasitic roundworms.

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meobizy:
If there is no link to the main studies then this is hearsay. Let me show you what I learned here: studies show that most of the news posted on Nairaland is fake.

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Here's the link: https://www.naturalnews.com/2020-04-05-single-dose-of-agricultural-drug-ivermectin-eliminate-coronavirus.html

This information is quite encouraging.

What is required is the recommended dosage.

In addition, can this drug be used for prophylaxis (prevention of Covid-19)? If yes, how often should it be taken?

Mectizan has skyrocketed in price oh

panpan:
This information is quite encouraging.

What is required is the recommended dosage.

In addition, can this drug be used for prophylaxis (prevention of Covid-19)? If yes, how often should it be taken?

Great questions. I wish I have the answers